The Rekindle the Fire Council represents both the East and West Councils listed below. These councils were formed in 2010 to organize the Gathering of Condolence, Strength and Peace. The objective was to bring together Indigenous people from the North and the South.

Background

In 1990, Indigenous Peoples from virtually every Indigenous nation of the continent met in Quito, Ecuador to proclaim the prophesy of the Eagle and of the Condor. The Continental Council of Indigenous Nations and Organizations of the Continent (CONIC) led this Continental Movement. In 2000, along with the Peace and Dignity Runs, the Continental Movement met in Teotihuacan and accords took place to continue coordinating efforts that would bring together Indigenous Peoples from North and South. In 2004, the Continental Council, invited by the Mayans, met in Guatemala where the Mayans “untied” the Continental Fire to prepare for the closing of the count of Venus in 2012. This passing of time would assure us that prophesy of the Eagle and the Condor would bring together all Indigenous Nations to retake their spiritual and existential path as sovereign spiritual nations. Our brothers the Mayans also knew that this healing ceremony needed to happen in the North.

The West and East Council

We know that the time for change has come. The healing process is underway, and Indigenous Peoples from across this continent have made every attempt to reunite so the borders imposed may cease to be an impediment for the Continental Unity of Indigenous Peoples from Abya Yala (the Americas).

West Council

Darkfeather, Tulalip, Washington

Eric Noyes, American Indian Institute

James Maestas, Chicano, Atrisco, Aztlan

Jorge Garcia, Mexica, Atrisco, Aztlan

Kathy Sanchez, San Idelfonso Pueblo, NM

Pablo Lopez, Apache, Atrisco, NM

Pin Poquin Lewis, Tesuque Pueblo, NM

Rafail Reyes, Mexica, Izcalotlan, Aztlan

Tupac Enrique, Mexica, Izkalotlan, Aztlan

Yolanda Teran, Quechua, Ecuador

Vickie Downey, Tesuque, Pueblo

East Council

Mohawk

Kahontineh Swamp

Leona Phillips

Angela Elijah

Ernest David

Skahendowaneh Swamp

Glenn Swamp

Andy Swamp

Elizabeth Nanticoke

Teiosakentison Elijah

Karakwenta Lazore

Thohahoken Michael Doxtater

Iokarentha Elijah

Onondaga

Tracy Thomas

Michelle Thomas

Rhea Cook

Jeannie Shenandoah

John Parsons

Ojibwe

Eddie Benton Banai

Jerry Fontaine

Jennifer Wemigwans

Vikki Howard

Josephine Mandamin

Dan Wilson

Beatrice Jackson

Esther Humphrey

Renee Gurneau

Jake Swamp, Curi Males, and Jorge Garcia center, one of the council members